THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Paavo Nurmi
Finnish middle and long distance runner (1897–1973)
Paavo Nurmi was born on June 13, 1897 in Turku, Finland and died on October 2, 1973, aged 76.
Born
June 13, 1897
Paavo Nurmi died aged 76.
Died: October 2, 1973
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Turku, Finland
- Professions
- long-distance runner, athlete, athletics competitor, marathon runner
- Citizenship
- Grand Duchy of Finland, Finland
More about Paavo Nurmi
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Birth name
- Paavo Johannes Nurmi
- Pseudonyms
- El Finlandès volador
- Height
- 174 cm
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Biografiskt lexikon för Finland
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- World Athletics database
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Paavo Nurmi when they died?
Paavo Nurmi died aged 76.
When is Paavo Nurmi’s birthday?
Paavo Nurmi’s recorded birthday is June 13.
Where was Paavo Nurmi born?
Paavo Nurmi was born in Turku, Finland.
How tall is Paavo Nurmi?
Paavo Nurmi’s recorded height is 174 cm.
What was Paavo Nurmi’s name at birth?
Paavo Nurmi’s recorded birth name is Paavo Johannes Nurmi.
When did Paavo Nurmi die?
Paavo Nurmi died on October 2, 1973.